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Pfizer and BioNTech Achieve First Authorization in the World for a Vaccine to Combat COVID-19

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

This constitutes the first Emergency Use Authorization following a worldwide Phase 3 trial of a vaccine to help fight the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • This constitutes the first Emergency Use Authorization following a worldwide Phase 3 trial of a vaccine to help fight the pandemic.
  • Our aim is to bring a safe and effective vaccine upon approval to the people who need it.
  • In July 2020, Pfizer and BioNTech announced an agreement with the U.K. to supply 30 million doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA-based vaccine, once authorized for emergency use.
  • Now that the vaccine is authorized in the U.K., the companies will take immediate action to begin the delivery of vaccine doses.

Pfizer and Moderna both Reported their COVID-19 Vaccines are About 95% Effective, However the Astrazeneca Vaccine Costs Less to Make

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

AstraZeneca could conduct another global clinical trial to test the efficacy of its vaccine at a lower dosage.

Key Points: 
  • AstraZeneca could conduct another global clinical trial to test the efficacy of its vaccine at a lower dosage.
  • AstraZeneca reported that the administering of the half dose had been reviewed by independent safety monitors and the British medicine regulator.
  • However, it could extend the length of time it takes for the vaccine to be approved in the US.
  • This month Pfizer and Moderna both reported their vaccines were about 95% effective.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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Moderna Announces Amendment to Current Supply Agreement with United Kingdom Government for an Additional 2 Million Doses of mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)

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Sunday, November 29, 2020

The UK government has now secured 7 million doses of mRNA-1273.

Key Points: 
  • The UK government has now secured 7 million doses of mRNA-1273.
  • For almost a decade, Moderna has invested in creating and developing a novel platform for designing and manufacturing a new class of mRNA-based vaccines.
  • On October 27, 2020, Moderna received confirmation that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom started the rolling review process of mRNA-1273.
  • This is a dedicated supply chain to support Europe and countries other than the United States that enter into purchase agreements with Moderna.

Moderna to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in December 2020

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Nasdaq 43rd Virtual Investor Conference on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
  • BMO 2020 Growth & ESG Conference on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients.

Moderna Announces the European Commission’s Approval of Advance Purchase Agreement for Initial 80 Million Doses of mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the European Commission has the option to increase their purchase of mRNA-1273, from 80 million doses to a total of up to 160 million doses.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the European Commission has the option to increase their purchase of mRNA-1273, from 80 million doses to a total of up to 160 million doses.
  • The agreement will be finalized following a brief review period by the European Union Member States.
  • This announcement follows the conclusion of advanced exploratory talks with the European Commission that began on August 24, 2020.
  • We appreciate the confidence the European Commission has demonstrated in our mRNA vaccine platform by including mRNA-1273 in their portfolio of vaccines.

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Monday, November 23, 2020

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European Medicines Agency Begins Rolling Review of Moderna’s mRNA Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Moderna, Inc. , (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) human medicines committee (CHMP) has started a rolling review of mRNA-1273, the Companys vaccine candidate against COVID-19, following the confirmation of eligibility of mRNA-1273 for submission on October 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Moderna, Inc. , (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) human medicines committee (CHMP) has started a rolling review of mRNA-1273, the Companys vaccine candidate against COVID-19, following the confirmation of eligibility of mRNA-1273 for submission on October 14, 2020.
  • The start of the rolling review process marks an important next step as we continue to advance mRNA-1273 in collaboration with European regulatory authorities, said Stphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna.
  • We will continue our ongoing dialogue with the EMA as we seek to develop a safe and effective vaccine.
  • Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients.

Moderna Announces Supply Agreement with United Kingdom Government to Supply mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) if Approved for Use

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

This agreement comes as the UK continues its efforts to secure access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement comes as the UK continues its efforts to secure access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.
  • We appreciate the collaboration with the UK Government as with many other governments and other key partners around the world, said Stphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.
  • On October 27, 2020, Moderna received confirmation that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom started the rolling review process of mRNA-1273.
  • This is a dedicated supply chain to support Europe and countries other than the United States that enter into purchase agreements with Moderna.

Moderna Announces Longer Shelf Life for its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate at Refrigerated Temperatures

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Monday, November 16, 2020

Shipping & Long-term Storage: For shipping and longer-term storage, Moderna expects that mRNA-1273 will be maintained at -20C (-4F), equal to most home or medical freezer temperatures, for up to 6 months.

Key Points: 
  • Shipping & Long-term Storage: For shipping and longer-term storage, Moderna expects that mRNA-1273 will be maintained at -20C (-4F), equal to most home or medical freezer temperatures, for up to 6 months.
  • The stability at refrigerated conditions allows for storage at most pharmacies, hospitals, or physicians offices.
  • The mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine candidate is Modernas tenth mRNA vaccine to enter the clinic.
  • mRNA-1273 is an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 encoding for a prefusion stabilized form of the Spike (S) protein, which was co-developed by Moderna and investigators from NIAIDs Vaccine Research Center.